TOTAL FLUIDS
Suggests a fluid therapy plan based on estimated
deficit, maintenance requirements, and ongoing losses.
Suggests appropriate K+ supplementation based on the current K+ blood level.
Deficit is corrected over a user selectable amount of time.
Deficit
BW * % Dehydrated
Maintenance
Canine = 132 * Kg.75
Feline = 80 * Kg.75
Potassium Supplementation
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Measured K+ Concentration (mEq/L)
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Suggested K+ Supplementation (mEq/L)
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|---|---|
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> 3.5
|
5
|
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3.0-3.5
|
20
|
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2.5-3.0
|
30
|
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2.0-2.5
|
40
|
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< 2.0
|
50
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Potassium should not be administered faster than 0.5 mEq/kg/hr. If supplementing with large amounts, a continuous ECG or serial potassium measurements should be performed to prevent iatrogenic hyperkalemia.